Vineyards

The Box Stallion vineyards have been established on two distinct locations in differing micro-climates, to add complexity to the wines, improve consistency year after year and to support the most suitable growing conditions for particular varieties.

Our vineyard on the corner of Bittern-Dromana and Hastings-Flinders Road comprises approx 7.5hectares planted of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Arneis, Moscato and Dolcetto. On Tubbarubba Road at Merricks North our property has been progressively planted and now boasts 8hectares of vine. These varieties include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Gewurztraminer and Tempranillo.

Both sites are considered to be warmer areas of the peninsula, whilst still enjoying the benefits of cool climate maritime influence.

We subscribe to the belief that great wines are made in the vineyard.

Our Viticultural manager, Jarrod Price implements environmentally sound practices, such a mulching, combined with modern technology and innovative canopy management. The disease protection strategy utilises minimum chemical input and a minimal irrigation program, utilizing grey water, supports the deep rooted vines through their growing season. Our vineyards currently yield about 70 tonnes of raw fruit per year, however production is increasing as our vineyards gain greater maturity and new plantings come on stream. We constrain yields to fewer than eight tonne per hectare to ensure premium fruit of intense flavour and optimum ripeness is achieved.